Lethen Wind Farm Wind Turbines and Energy StoragePlans, decision and timeline
A section 36 consent in Scotland in Highland. Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Refused
Who decides, and how to have your say
Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
Anyone can make a representation to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit while the application is being considered. The planning authority is consulted, and if it objects a public inquiry is held.
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The site
No boundary has been published yet; the dot marks the project's location.
What is proposed
wind 102 MW + battery 10 MW · Land 4700M NW Of Gamekeepers Cottage Nairn
Other national projects nearby
Projects within 10 km. Inspectors are asked to consider the combined effect of schemes close together.
- Cairn Duhie Wind Farm · Onshore wind · 670 ha · 6.6 km awayApproved
- Tom Na Clach - Wind Farm Extension · Onshore wind · 6.7 km awayApproved
- Balnespick Wind Farm · Onshore wind · 1,029 ha · 7.3 km awaySubmitted
- Ourack · Onshore wind · 2,607 ha · 8.0 km awayApproved
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